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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-02-02
Nitrate Of Soda in the Garden.

Joseph Harris, author of Walks and Talks
on the Farm, Talks on Manurcs, etc, is an
enthusiastic advocate OF tho uso Of Nittato
Of Soda, especially for Strawberries early
cabbage, celery and other garden croEs.
flo has used 1t for several years on his
own farm viii, extraordinary results lii
their Catalogue for 1887, just received, tic
Joseph Harris Seed Company, Rochester.
n. T., give full objections for using tbia
now fertilizer The Catalogue is frosI
Send for IL. }issh%
Clubbing Rates. FG'
The Democrat and New York star for
$2.2s. Sf
The Democrat and Npw York World for
$a.2s.
The Democrat and Demorest'a Magazine
for $50. iE S3T,
TIE DEMOCRAT and American Aglioul-
turst with handsome premium for 81. a.8s
HGood Cheer and the DEMocnAT ono
ycnr $i7s
the DEMocnAr and Our Country
Home for $I.7s,
All nre fist class nnd will giyc satik-
DIR. Wm. Grcenlcaf IIllicott,, Presi$
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-02-02
WHAT'S tho Matter

With the Educational Department.
Of the Ncwbcrry News and Herald.
We hope Bro Jones will keep up
this department il his newsy sheet
and let us hear what is going on i'll the
educational line in the good old coun-
ty Of Ncwberry
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-02-02
The Question Box

Is in luck. In answer to "What is
Socialism Master Frank TIeusa
tiss says, "a doctrine that commu
nifty Of interests is the best form 0
Society" A friend asks for an an.
swcr to this, "Who was the last sur
yivor Of the signcrs Of the Declaration
Of Independence? Who will answer
it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
E-n-, the New York Sur.

Maud HOwe's Newport Letter in Boston Transcript.
Yesterday passed an hour on the sea sands
watching the cool beryl-green waves frothing into
foam flowers as they broke on the hard, White
shore, looking at the bathers as they passed to
and from their cabins, and it the swimmers buf-
fet1Eg with the waves or quietly swimming In the
deep water beyond. A canoe propelled by vigor-
Gus young man carries Passenger a girl who is
pretty and young, II We may Judge by appear
anCe6. She leans back in the canoe with the air
or a Venus Nictr!X; every movement OF her small
head and 1.-THE, light body beSpeaks the tyranny
OF youth and beauty. He has yielded TO the
tyrant, the reign1ng belle Of the hour; that
even from the shore, by the intent, rapt manner
with which he watches her slightest movement.
She Is good swimmer, as we'll as good dancer,
as is shown by a little trick she plays upon her
companion. She attracts his attention TO some
thing on the shore, and when his head is turned
away leaps from the canoe with a quick movement,
upSetting The light bark and JumOIing her escort
al Unexpectedly into the water. He sinks, rises,
catches his PADDLE and, tossing IL into the empty
canoe, starts In pursuit OF the hose
strong, quick strokes have carried her well away
from MIN. He Swims after her, first on his back,
then On his side, then like a windmill, whirling
his arms round and round and making q great
SplaShing and tO-io in the green water " hicn
where the waves break He is gaining on her
slowly and surely, and at last they are neck and
neck. Her head, innocent of dts1gurtng bathing
cap or hat, Is lifted well out OF the water The sun
strikes her bright hair and her gistening white
throat; he Is well up with her now, and he throws
about her neck a delicate chain Of brown SeaWeed
which he has caught IL fiOated past him. and
tlen, being Overtaken, she turns about and they
both swim back 10 their canoe. All this incident
have watched through the powerful fied-glaSs
and see no more or the little matinee perform
ance by two unknown actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Valuable Interest Table.

From Useful Information.
Basis, Commercial year 36o days, or 30 DAYS per
month";
Four per cent.-Multiply the principal by the
required number Of days, divide by and point
OIL.
Five per cent.-Multiply by the number Of days
and divide by ~.
SIX per cent.-Multiply by the number OF days
divide by d, and point on three figures from the
right.
Eight per cent.-Multiply by the number Of days
and divide by A.
Nine per cenI.-Multiply by the number OF days,
divide by 4, and point or three figures from the
I.hJ.
len per cent.-Multiply by the number Of days
and divide by SO.
Twelve per cent.-Multiply by the number Of
days, divide by and point on three figures from
the right.
Fifteen per cent.-Multiply by the number Of
days and divide by "a
hlshtee1 per cent..Multiply by the number of
GAYS divide oy z, and point on three figures from
the right.
Twenty per cent.-Multiply by the number of
days and divide by lS
Inc Interest In each case viii be In dollars and
cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
A New BOOtmaking System.
From the London Times.

new system of bootmaking has been per-
fected in which the method OF securing soles
uppers, and insoles together is the exact reverse
OF the ordinary wholesale system. In the latter
the uppers are attached to the 1nsoles by small
lacks, the points OF which in time protrude into
the wearer's feet, besides which their use is ac-
cOmpanied by other disadvantages. The sole is
then scored or channelled round TO receive the
stitching, by which 1t Is OF course weakened and
us Water-res1sttng power greatly reduced. In the
lad lntra" system the lacks are deity put into
Tue lnsole by handy machine, the fat heads OF
the nails being flush with the surface OF the in
Sn!e and toward the wearerS feet. The tnsole is
then placed on the last with the points upward,
uuu ti4e upper Is pulled over them and made fast
Oy means OF hollow TOOL, with which the ope-
ratOr passes down the leather over the point OF
each nail. The sole is then placed over the pro-
truding points OF the nails and hammered down,
lew smart blows serving to secure the sole to
the upper and 1nsoe. SO perfectly are the three
united that 1T requires tools and great force to
separate them. The secret Of this great cohesive
power lies IN the form OF the nail. which has a
shoulder near its point and in section resembles
an open harpoon; Hence, when driven into
leather the latter closes the shoulder OF the
nall and defies all but the most severe efforts to
extract IT. After the sole has been secured the
DooC is finished in the usual way, the time Occu-
pled 10 liking the sole being about hall that re-
CURED IN the ordinary mach1ne-bOot process. The
value OF the system Is strongly atteSted by prac-
tcal boot manufacturers, and 1T appears likely to
eject marked change In the condition of the
wholesale boot manufacturing trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
japanese EOOtgear.

From the Merchant World, August 90.
In Japan children's shoes are made OF blocks of
wood, secured with cords. The stocking resem-
bles mitten, having o separate place for the
great toe AS these shoes are lifted only by the
toes, the heels make rafting sound as their
owners walk, which is quite stunning In q crowd
They are not worn in the house, as they would In.
lure the soft straw mats on the floor. You leave
your shoes at the door. Every house is built with
floors, each room having from eight to sixteen.
and in taking lodging you pay so much for o mat
They think It extravagant1n us to require whole
room to ourselves The Japanese shoe gives per.
feet freedom to the foot. The beauty OF the
human foot is only seen in the japanese: They
have no corns, no tngrowfng nails no distorted
formed, and are In danger OF extinction. They
have the fun use OF their toes and TO them they
makes use Of his toes in holding his WORK Fyery
toe is fully developed. Their shoes cost Id, and
last six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
A Bride IN n Cherry Tree.

From the Hartford Courant.
There's IN eccentric old gentleman in Connec-
ticut town who recently married a somewhat hoy
de3.sh yoIEg wife, and who has been quoted as an
awful example OK senile folly ever since shortly
after his return from the honeymoon he was
waited on congrGtulatOrily by quite deputation
or his feiiOw-tOwnsmen and local magnates. He
h2a been aEpriSed Of the intended visit, and was
InGSa annoyed that lbs Slrlish spouse was not ON
>Ad hen ihe visitors arrived Inquiry elected
Una hcr Maere3 bouts was the garden, and ne
thsrcupon Invited his guests out TO be Introduced
L. Def As they arose 10 accept the invitation bis
son, Il lad OF fourteen, exclaimed:
''DOn't do IL, dad.'
'N n.y.? he demanded, angTily.
Because, answered the boy, half apolOgett-
cally, 'she Is UP a cherry tree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
No Kickers There.

From the Atkinson (Kan) Globe.
hope to go TO the realms above, when lie
down to die; 1 hope that choirs all clad In white
will greet my wandering eye. know that I'll be
filled with Joy, in regions free from care for angels
tell me in my sleep there are no kickers there.
Though rugged be the Jasper pave, no soul will
dare complain; though sunlight shines the ages
through, no spir1ts cal ior rain; though crowns
and all is JOY above because there are no k1ckers
there. The music may be out OF tune, no one viii
hold his ears; the robes may not be tailor made
there'u be no means or tears; the sandals may
be often worn, none ask better pair, for, glory
to the Lord OF Hosts, there are no kickerS there
And when the celestial council call for paving on
the street, the man who gets the contract may
work onward swift and fleet; no spirits Will in
the realms above are free from chumps, there are
no kickers there. Then take me from this vale OF
tears, where crankS come to the front. where men
who never work or toll still lie around and grunt:
long to wear celestial robes and climb the golden
STAIR for well know that in those lands there are
no kickerS there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Losing their Grip.
There's Something i'm that Boy.

from the Springfield Union.
funny sight, the other afternoon, was a little
urchin about ten years old, who having sold all
his papers for the day, took out OF satchel swung
across his shoulder clean blue and white shirt.
which, after washing his face and hands and dry
ing them on his soiied shirt, he proceeded to put
on. Then he brushed his trousers and boots
brushed his hair with brush carried in the
satche, and, having busted his hat and replaced
1t upon his head, he really did look much
improved: Then he danced nornpipe.
He next proceeded to dine on the
curbstone, spreading out thereon piece OF paper,
two ham sandwiches. a piece OF ginger
bread and a Slice OF watermelon. After this fine
repast he washed 1t down with water from the
Jerry McAuley fountain. And then came TO me
the most remarkable part OF the whole proceed
ing He actually stopped down TO the lower BASIN
intended for dogs and cats, and proceeded to wash
the soiled checkered Shirt he had previously worm
II was duly rinsed. wrung out and hung up on the
iron railing surrounding the flower garden to dry
All this time sat in q building directly opposite
awaiting my turn to come at my dentists, who
told me atterward that the small boy was q daily
1requenter or the Fountain and he didn't believe
the lad had any other home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

From the Providence Journal
1t can scarcely have escaped notice that casual
ties from lightning strokes are alarmingly on the
increase. "Fires from Lightning and .sDeat hs
from Lightning" are daily announcements. The
cause OF this remains practically hidden factor,
though there are various guesses haZarded. One
or the Surr1iSeS is, the general extension OF The
telegraph system. This can hardly be the case,
as science declares That The multiplication OF wires
serves to disSpate the current and render 1t less
harmful We opine that one reason is that the
nghtnlng-rod system, largely in consequence OF
the Inferior work OF charlatans, has fallen into
desuetude. 1t Is unfortunate that this should be
t.e case, since. Notwithstanding the incredullty
Oh many tne value OF DIR. Franklin's discovery is
amply confirmed by the verdict OF science.
Not long since, on account OF the general
apathy prevailing in England in regard to this
tne SUBJECT thorough investigation. Interroga-
tories were distributed throughout the world, and
inc cooperation of scientific associations was
solicited. 1t was sought to be ascertained whether
or not properly constructed rods could be relied
on 10 AFFORD an adequate protection. The result OF
the exhaustive examination, which exteaded over
many months, and In which nearly every civilized
nation OF Importance participated, was fairly o
surprise in the verwhelming prepoDderance Of
dict IN v0r OF tne rods In TACT the yer,
owners OF buildings absolutely without excuse for
neglect1ng to avail themselves of the protection
the subject 1t was declared to be "the legal duty
OF every one possessed OF improved real estate to
see 70 fr dnat ITS are properly
Ior the sake or the lives of those who chance to be
under his roof" Legislatures were also called
upon to pass laws compelling the erection OF rods
ana provide Tor their annual inspection. The fol-
lowing points were announced as fully eStab-
nshed:
That properly attached rod will enectually
convey the electrical discharge to the ground.
That rod in good condition is never source or
instrument of danger.
That iron and copper are the two best materials
for the purpose.
That rods on chimneys and projecting points
should project from three to four feet in the air.
Inat rods should be laid on ridges and caves.
That mass and not surface Is the prime conSd-
GRAFTON, though surface has some minor adVant-
ages
Inat the size OF the rod should depend some
what on the height OF the building.
Ihat the rod should terminate in moist earth.
mat lightning rods should be annually in
spected, and report made as to their mechanical
condition, and their electrical resistance ascer-
tanned by the careful measurement OF electrical
experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
A Young Lady FOrbids the Banns.

From the ShttheIu Daily Ielcssraph.
The unusual proceeding OF publicly forbidding
the banns took place on Sunday morning in the
parish church OF Conisborough. These interest
ing announcements were being read out by the
officiating clergyman, when, Immediately after
two particular names had been mentioned. q
young lady in the body OF the church rose and to
the great surprise OF the congregation, called out
81 have just cause" 1t is stated that the young
lady in question thought she had prior claim
upon the affections Of the would be bridegroom
and that she had Journeyed from Nottingham on
purpose to put stop to the ceremony. Later in
the day she attempted to commit suicide by tax
ing poison, ana Dr. Hills and his assistant had to
be called in to attend her. The affair has caused
good deal OF excitement. The young man who
was to enter into wedlOck has only been resident
In the village Tor q short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

MANDHELING JAVA COFFEE. - YOU WILL
WI never know what it is to drink the Richest aud
Best Coffee produced in all the world until you have
tried GENUINE MANDHELING. Very few mer-
Still we have found after several years of constant
experiment in keeping it regularly in stock that
sales have suf1centy increased to than make
the difference our sales Of il having already reached
other drawback SO commonly experienced by others
VIZ; That OF offering Coffee not freshly roasted We
roast these goods day. and frequently twice
day. aud hence the Coffee is scarcely cold when de-
iyered 70 the customer ELPHONZO YOUNGS Co.
42S 9th St, bet. d and T.. 1ytS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Profanity and Paralysis.
A SUDDEN PROSTRATIoN THAT LOOKED LIKE A Junc


SUDDEN PRosTKATIoS THAT LOOKED LIKE JUDO
NENT.
The Wichita (kan.) beacon is responsible for a
very singular story OF young man who was sud-
denly paralyzed in that city some time ago 1mme-
diately after having made very 1rreverent remark
Frank Morton, OF Moberiy, No.. was boarding in
April last az the Arlington House, Wichita. He
was good-hedrted young man, but inclined to
soon at religion. Led by curiosity he visited meet
1ngs then being held b. members OF the Salvation
Army, and on Friday hight, about the middle OF
the month, placed himself among the penitents at
the bench.
After the meeting Morton, in company with q
friend, repaired 10 the hotel and for some time
stood talking at the counter near the clerks desk
There We're probably twelve or fifteen other people
In the Office at the time. Finally MOrtOn'S friend
said, 'GOOd night, Frank" and Morton responded,
'GOOd night; I'll meet you In hell before morning"
Almost oeiofc the words We're out OF his mouth he
lay stretched On the floor, falling as II lie had been
struck with club. The people In the room ran to
him, and, lifting him up they saw his closed eyes
ana nVld lace looking for all the world like DEATH
He was gently laid buck on the floor, and DR.. j.
NJ Hoskins the nearest physician. was called. He
thought that he had an epileptic stroke or had
taken poison or some kind. After working with
MIN lOr some tlBie Consciousness was restored, but
he could not move himself or speak. After vainly
attempting 10 speak or arise he motiOned for pa
per ana pencil which was given him. The first
asked them 10 telegraph for him. He next wrote,
When made my last remark was nearer he'll
than thought"
Morton was subsequently sent to his home. He
evidentIy regarded his af1ictiOn as punishment
Among those who saw the occurrence, and vouch
prletOr or the Arlington, and several other per.
sons Well-knOwA locally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Protection for the Public.
From the Omaha World.

Railroad Man-"Hereafter the patrons OF Teraa
railroads win be properly protected. Each train IA
TO carry eight men for that purpose" Texas
Aan-''Thats glorious. Are they paid by the
citizens7" mo, they are paid by the railroads
but they are sworn in by the Government, and II
any highwaymen-" 'Highwaymen! Oh! They
did you suppose they were?n 81 was In hopes
they were deputtzed to look over the frei9ht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

From Chambers Journal.

From Chambers Journal
''Hi! you dropped brick up there." shouted a
pedestrian on whose shoulder one OF those articles
had fallen from three-story scaffold
..An right" cheerfully responded the brtcklayer;
"yOu needn't take the trouble 10 bring 1t up"
"what Is the natter" asked q lawyer OF his
cOachman.
THE horses are running away, SIR"
Cant you pull them up?"
81 afraid not"
Then said The lawyer, after judicial delay,
"r.o into something cheap."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Lehigh County Girl Labeled.


When the ingenious mind of woman is set to
work the results are usually satisfactory such,
at least, was the case on Tuesday, when an Allen
town woman, who accompanied Salem-s Reformed
sunday schOo. picnic 10 Calypso Island, and who
In ORDER TO Dc prepared in case OF emergency tied
a card around the neck OF her young daughter
bearing tn EaEIe OF the girl and the place or her
Residence that she might DC identified in case she
was lost IL has been suggested that the inyen-
lion ~ cODyriu.hIpi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Crazy from Smoking Cigarettes,

From the Charlotte On. Co. Chronicle
Some excitement was created in Spartanburg,
at one of the hotels Thursday night by the antics
of man who had been made crazy by smoking
cigarettes His name was Plummer, and he had
just arrived in Spartanburg with his bride from
Birmingham. His insanity was Of the rip-roaring
character, and it took six men to manage him and
keep him from clearing the hotel OF its guests.
The doctors who We're called loaded him with
morphine by hypodermic injection, and he was
finally put to sleep. The young bride was terribly
sympathies OF all the people about the hotel.
This case will be OF general interest from the
TACT that the young mans insanity was caused by
smoking cigarettes, and IL points q moral which
the youth OF the land should heed. The man is
said to be raving maniac, and the doctors at
tribute the cause solely to his excessive tndul-
gence in the cigarette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

The story comes from Salem, Ill, Of q flock OF
15O sheep that were oyertaken in their pasture by
nre. They at once made for a knoll In the field,
and there punched themselves, with the lambs In
the middle, and began moving In circle, treading
the weeds and grass into the dry earth until the
IRE was out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Peculiar Actions Of Drowning Perso,,s
From the Detroit Tribune

81 believe can tell just by the clutch how many
times drowning person has been down. mu-
singly remarked Edward Horn, OF the ferry CON-
pany, and the man who has saved sixty-four lives.
.'The first trip down they go for you with firm,
decided clutch that means they still know what
they are about. The second immersion causes q
shaky, uncertain grip, which can be easily broken
II you so choose. 1t Is the last time down that the
grasp becomes cOnvulSive, bewildered one and
but few swimmers can save person after the
unfortunate man has descended for the third
time: Almost invariably the drowning man on
his final journey below the water viii seize his
preserver by the legs. 1t seems to be o law of
nature and one cannot account for It would be
easier to save whole river full of men than one
drowning woman. The odd feature of the EATERS
struggle In the water is that she VIII seize your
woman will drown quicker than man. she
opens her mouth from the time She first strikes
the water, and never closes 1t, and 80 loses her
senses more easily. Yes, saw one person die Of
strangulation while we were under water together.
HIS eyes were wonderfully fascinating as he stared
helpleSSly at me. You may not believe IT, INT they
shOne like two balls OF fire."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

Wore Than the Guiteau Case.
From the Texas Siftings.
Remarkable thing that Sabout the Gutteau
curse, said one Austin man to another.
eyes, 1t is"
HE said misfortunes would come upon all who
had any thing to do with his trial.
II know he did"
"a good many Of them are dead already.n
$50 have read In the papers"
"NO parallel for this Il found In historv 7 th,ntr
s'Oh, yes, there ia
"What3"
sDThe fate that befell the assass,na NJ ,r,,u.
C0sar-au dead, every enc OF them."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
PROFESSIONAL.

hrs KENISONS' NEW PARLORS, 418 18TH ST.
Dare the best fitted in the world for Chiropody'
Manicure. and DeEmetology. Corns and bunions 25c
each. ladies' and Children's Hair Cut and Dressed
Skilled artists aways in attendance The old Doctor
is still in the city, he Is the first by the Of Ken-
son that ever treated the feet auA-4t
MINE. BROOKE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
WI LIFE. Anbusiness confidential. Ladiesandeen.
uemen 50 cents each 4OS street between 4thSpd
9th streets northwest xu6-4ws